Sukhiapokhri Population, Religion, Caste, Working Data Darjiling, West Bengal - Census 2011
Sukhiapokhri is a Census Town city situated in Jorebunglow Sukiapokhri block of Darjiling district. As per the Population Census 2011, there are total 998 families residing in the Sukhiapokhri city. The total population of Sukhiapokhri is 4,450 out of which 2,184 are males and 2,266 are females thus the Average Sex Ratio of Sukhiapokhri is 1,038.
The population of Children of age 0-6 years in Sukhiapokhri city is 363 which is 8% of the total population. There are 189 male children and 174 female children between the age 0-6 years. Thus as per the Census 2011 the Child Sex Ratio of Sukhiapokhri is 921 which is less than Average Sex Ratio (1,038).
As per the Census 2011, the literacy rate of Sukhiapokhri is 89.3%. Thus Sukhiapokhri has higher literacy rate compared to 79.6% of Darjiling district. The male literacy rate is 93.88% and the female literacy rate is 84.94% in Sukhiapokhri.
Sukhiapokhri Census Town has total administration over 998 houses to which it supplies basic amenities such as water and sewerage. It is also authorize to build roads within Census Town limits and impose taxes on properties coming under its jurisdiction.
Sukhiapokhri Census Town
As per the Population Census 2011 data, following are some quick facts about Sukhiapokhri Census Town.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Children | 363 | 189 | 174 |
| Literacy | 89.3% | 85.8% | 78.4% |
| Scheduled Caste | 358 | 171 | 187 |
| Scheduled Tribe | 1,546 | 739 | 807 |
| Illiterate | 800 | 311 | 489 |
Caste-wise Population - Sukhiapokhri
Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 8% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 34.7% of total population in Sukhiapokhri.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Schedule Caste | 358 | 171 | 187 |
| Schedule Tribe | 1,546 | 739 | 807 |
Religion-wise Population - Sukhiapokhri
As per the Census 2011, the total Hindu population in Sukhiapokhri is 2,615 which is 58.76% of the total population. Also the total Muslim population in Sukhiapokhri is 127 which is 2.85% of the total population. Below is religion-wise population of Sukhiapokhri as per Census 2011.
| Religion | Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 2,615 | (58.76%) | 1,281 | 1,334 |
| Muslim | 127 | (2.85%) | 85 | 42 |
| Christian | 233 | (5.24%) | 110 | 123 |
| Sikh | 0 | (0%) | 0 | 0 |
| Buddhist | 1,464 | (32.9%) | 703 | 761 |
| Jain | 3 | (0.07%) | 1 | 2 |
| Other Religion | 0 | (0%) | 0 | 0 |
| No Religion Specified | 8 | (0.18%) | 4 | 4 |
Literacy Rate - Sukhiapokhri
The total literacy rate of Sukhiapokhri was 89.31% in 2011 which is greater than average literacy rate 76.26% of West Bengal. Population-wise, out of total 3,650 literates, males were 1,873 while females were 1,777. Also the male literacy rate was 93.88% and the female literacy rate was 84.94% in Sukhiapokhri.
| Sukhiapokhri | West Bengal | |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 84.94% | 70.54% |
| Male | 93.88% | 81.69% |
| Total | 89.31% | 76.26% |
Sex Ratio - Sukhiapokhri
The Sex Ratio of Sukhiapokhri is 1,038. Thus per every 1000 men there were 1,038 females in Sukhiapokhri. Also as per Census 2011, the Child Sex Ration was 921 which is less than Average Sex Ratio ( 1,038 ) of Sukhiapokhri.
Child Population - Sukhiapokhri
According to Census 2011, there were 363 children between age 0 to 6 years in Sukhiapokhri. Out of which 189 were male while 174 were female.
Working Population - Sukhiapokhri
In Sukhiapokhri Census Town out of total population, 1,332 were engaged in work activities. 96.1% of workers describe their work as Main Work (Employment or Earning more than 6 Months) while 3.9% were involved in Marginal activity providing livelihood for less than 6 months. Of 1,332 workers engaged in Main Work, 55 were cultivators (owner or co-owner) while 5 were Agricultural labourer.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main Workers | 1,280 | 980 | 300 |
| Cultivators | 55 | 36 | 19 |
| Agriculture Labourer | 5 | 4 | 1 |
| Household Industries | 180 | 145 | 35 |
| Other Workers | 1,040 | 795 | 245 |
| Marginal Workers | 52 | 37 | 15 |
| Non Working | 3,118 | 1,167 | 1,951 |
Sukhiapokhri Wards
A ward is a local authority area, typically used for electoral purposes. Sukhiapokhri is further divided into 1 wards where elections are held every 5 years.
| # | Ward | Population | Literacy | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ward No - 1 | 4,450 | 82% | 1,038 |
Reference
- Census 2011 Data - censusindia.gov.in
- Sukhiapokhri, Darjiling, West Bengal - Wikipedia